AQA catering - Vitamins

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Vitamin A
Function in body-Helps the eyes to see in dim light. Sources-Liver, eggs, butter, soft spreads, yellow and orange vegetables
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Vitamin B
Function in body-Transfer and release of energy Helps formation of red blood cells. Sources-Cereals, meat, fish, dairy products, yeast products, pulses, eggs
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Vitamin C
Function in body-Healthy skin Absorption of iron Helps the body to heal faster and helps resist infection. Sources- Fruit and Vegtables
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Vitamin D
Function in body- Growth and maintenance of strong bones Absorption of calcium. Sources-Eggs, oily fish Made in the body when skin is exposed to sunlight
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Carbohydrates
Function in body-Give the body energy Sources-Sugar, honey, jam ,Potatoes, pasta, rice
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Protein
Function in body- Growth and repair of the body Secondary source of energy. Sources-Meat, fish, milk, eggs, lentils, cheese, wheat, soya, nuts, peas and beans
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Fat
Function in body-Gives the body energy For protection and insulation of the body
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Calcium
Function in body-Keeps bones and teeth strong For healthy muscles and nerves
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Iorn
Function in body-Formation of red blood cells which carry oxygen around the body
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Water
Function in body-For all body actions Removes waste products
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Function in body-Transfer and release of energy Helps formation of red blood cells. Sources-Cereals, meat, fish, dairy products, yeast products, pulses, eggs

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Vitamin B

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Function in body-Healthy skin Absorption of iron Helps the body to heal faster and helps resist infection. Sources- Fruit and Vegtables

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Function in body- Growth and maintenance of strong bones Absorption of calcium. Sources-Eggs, oily fish Made in the body when skin is exposed to sunlight

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Function in body-Give the body energy Sources-Sugar, honey, jam ,Potatoes, pasta, rice

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